Dear community! The new update is already here, which means new mechanics are already available. This patch is the penultimate one before the full release. 

List of changes:

• "More life for survivors." This change will only affect the Survival mode and Boss Wave. With a successful combination of circumstances, that is, when winning a victory over the boss, one life indicator will be repaired on the dashboard and one life added, provided that all active life indicators light up "green", otherwise, if the indicator is extinguished, one life will simply be added;
• "Chip integration" - now in each sector you can find a chip that is the key to access the EXTRA level, where large deposits of Darkie are stored, so successfully hidden by the boss. Activation of the chip occurs automatically and only after killing the boss, causing a space-time swirl, where you need to roll the ball, which will be the key to successful entry into the EXTRA level;
• EXTRA level, as noted earlier, is a secret place known only to the sector boss, but he will only tell you about it posthumously and then if you have the appropriate chip. Tip: use the service "Cosmo aid", so as not to lose the chip on the way to the boss! The goal at this level is to collect as many Darkie and points as possible if you want to be at the top of the ranking table;
• new game mechanics at the EXTRA level, which is why it is extra. There is no wall, which in normal situations is located opposite the platform, and forms a second out zone, which in case of activation of the “Barrier " bonus can be protected by an energy barrier. Also, on this side, for your convenience, there is a holographic impression created on the basis of your platform, which will allow you to hit the ball no less effectively. However, when creating it, something went wrong and, therefore, the movement of the platforms relative to each other is out of sync. Since the hologram was created at the start of the level, it can not take over the effects of the progenitor, but on the other hand, this is what it is good for, because it is not susceptible to receiving damage;
• "Darkie" is a valuable currency that is extracted through the destruction of heavy-duty blocks by inflicting critical damage to them. The higher the difficulty of the game, the more currency for destroying the block! For pilots with an increased appetite, we offer extra levels. Now they are accepted on the service "Cosmo help", but in the future they can be spent in the Store to get a unique and useful skin;
• Cosmo aid - the service is useful for those who want to extend their life and gaming session. Restores the standard life pack and activates available barriers before the out zone. This help will be useful for saving points, as well as the chip that opens access to the EXTRA level;
• "Freeze” - not everyone knew that the boss from SECTOR C when hitting the platform imposed a debuff that significantly reduced the speed of its movement. Now you not only know about it, but you can see this effect firsthand.
  
  

Other improvements in the game:

• updated the picture for Classic mode;
• updated the app icon;
• visual and contextual modernization of the UI and its elements;
• updated graphics of the ball;
• by default, new players start at the middle level, as befits a true Padawan, only masters in the arkanoid genre can pass the level above, but the lowest level... well, you will understand for whom it was created;
• added, but not all found pirate notes. However, instructions regarding survival and enrichment in the Darkanoid universe can be found when you first start Survival mode, when you detect and use the chip;
• added a notification about the loss of the current game progress when trying to interrupt the current game in any possible way;
• integrated syncing of app data in Steam, allowing you to transfer local settings and player progress to the Steam cloud;
• added, but not all found pirate notes. However, instructions regarding survival and enrichment in the Darkanoid universe can be found when you first start Survival mode, when you detect and use the chip;
• added a notification about the loss of the current game progress when trying to interrupt the current game in any possible way;
• integrated syncing of app data in Steam, allowing you to transfer local settings and player progress to the Steam cloud;
• integrated adaptive difficulty system when playing in Survival mode. The future depends on your effective game. Remember this!
• a new achievement “MAD MINER”is available. Farm Darkie and get this distinctive badge of honor on your chest;
• added tooltips that explain the many hidden mechanics of the interface and not only;
• added a visual effect on tiles with hidden bonuses. Now on the playing field they are marked by a running glare;
• added the ability to skip choreographies in the results screen;

And also fixed a lot of bugs We hope you enjoy the upcoming changes. Follow the news!

Regards, Shezo Games Team